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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 208.29 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 208.29 and 81.94 is: 113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 208.29 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/208.29 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 208.29 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 17,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067.07/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.07

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